Bad street lighting, poor numbering of streets and bushes affect policing in Delft, according to Brigadier Hendrik Jansen, who is the Acting Cluster Commander.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 18 August 2014
The Mfuleni community in Cape Town have been celebrating the success of its high school Netball team in the SA National Championships. The championships were held at Ekurhuleni in Gauteng in August, and the under 16 team from Manzomthombo High School won the tournament.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 12 August 2014
Residents of ward 44 in Gugulethu have taken matters in their own hands to combat crime in the area. About 122 volunteers have signed up to do community policing work, which encompasses patrolling the area 24-hours a day, checking sewage problems and collecting rubbish material. The group has divided itself into three shifts, working around the clock from 7am.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 11 August 2014
“There is life after incarceration,” said Denise Mitchell, a former inmate at Pollsmoor Prison. She was giving a speech at a graduation ceremony for a group of prisoners who have obtained certificates as chefs on the 31 July.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 7 August 2014
Community outreach programmes will be a focus of Women’s Month in parts of the Western Cape affected by a high incidence of violence against women and children, provincial police commissioner Arno Lamoer has said.
Johnnie Isaac
Brief | 5 August 2014
A house in Khayelitsha stank so badly, even the neighbours complained about it. Thankfully, the City of Cape Town has unblocked the sewage drain of Mluleki Gantso’s house.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 22 July 2014
The situation in Macassar remains volatile following two days of violent protests. Residents have been protesting against relocation of Strand residents who were evicted from Sanral land earlier in the month.The mayor has promised to meet with community leaders tonight, 7pm, 26 June.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 26 June 2014
Capetonians who voted for the Economic Freedom Fighters have mixed feelings about the performance of Julius Malema during his first week in parliament.
Pharie Sefali and Johnnie Isaac
News | 24 June 2014
Cosatu in the Western Cape has called off its planned strike against Metrorail fare increases on train services in the province. Last week, Cosatu had said the strike was imminent following the breakdown of talks between the trade union federation and Metrorail Western Cape.
Johnnie Isaac
Brief | 23 June 2014
Thousands of Western Cape Metrorail commuters could be left stranded following an announcement of a strike pending by the Congress of South African Trade Unions.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 20 June 2014
The Khayelitsha pastor accused of rape has been granted bail at the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 17 June 2014
Themba Mathibela will learn tomorrow if he has been granted bail. The Khayelitsha pastor is charged with rape.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 16 June 2014
The Khayelitsha pastor accused of rape preyed on needy and vulnerable members of his congregation, the court heard during the bail hearing of Pastor Themba Mathibela.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 10 June 2014
Calm has returned at Ocean View following violent protests, which erupted on Thursday over the Mountain View Housing Project.
Johnnie Isaac
Brief | 2 June 2014
There were scuffles at the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court on Thursday as members of the public refused to leave the bail hearing of Themba Dumisani Mathibela, the pastor of Living Word Tabernacle Church, who is accused of rape.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 31 May 2014
Supporters and accusers of a pastor accused of rape demonstrated outside the Khayelitsha Magistrates Court during his bail hearing yesterday.
Johnnie Isaac
News | 27 May 2014